New Zealand quick bowler Tim Southee’s World Cup participation is doubtful after New Zealand Cricket (NZC) mentioned he had fractured a bone in his proper thumb whereas fielding throughout the fourth and ultimate one-day worldwide towards England on Friday.
“An x-ray has confirmed that Tim Southee dislocated and fractured a bone in his right thumb while attempting to take a catch in the 14th over of the 1st innings,” NZC mentioned in a press release.
“A timeline for his recovery will be established tomorrow when he undergoes further assessment.”
NZC added that batter Finn Allen, who additionally picked up an damage whereas on the pitch instead fielder, had been “cleared of any fracture or break”.
New Zealand trails England 2-1 within the collection. It subsequent takes on Bangladesh in a three-match ODI collection, which Southee was rested for.
Following its collection towards Bangladesh, New Zealand will face defending champion England in its opening recreation on the 50-overs World Cup in India.
Source web site: sportstar.thehindu.com
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